Oscilloscope Patterns and Waveforms

2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHCSECTION Oscilloscope Patterns and Waveforms
Inspection Using An Oscilloscope (Reference)




Generator field coil signal
- PCM terminal: 3M (+) <-> 4A (-)
- Oscilloscope setting: 0.5 V/DIV (Y), 2.5 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Vehicle condition: Idling after warm-up (no electrical load)
RENDER: 1.0x

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